Educational Fail

[susandennis]

I'm trying to teach my cat to gimme a high 5. I thought we'd start first with the Paw command. I say Paw and she puts her paw in my outstretched hand and she gets a treat. So far, she's gotten all the treats and has zero interest in doing anything to earn them. EXCEPT she now bugs me constantly for treats.

I think my decision, early on, to never teach, was the right one.

Two more new phone items. I got a better case today. It's much thinner and easier to handle. And my battery life has been pretty darned excellent. I usually plug my phone in a few times during the day because I can and so why not. But I have specifically NOT plugged it in today just to see what would happen. It's now 4:30 and I've got 71% left. I like that.

I'm watching Front Door TV Network and someone is move all their belongings in. I am SO glad that isn't me. I used to move every 18 months and now I have not moved in 25 years but still the pain is fresh.

Here are today's dolls!

Comments

[icyparadox.livejournal.com]

I wonder if clicker training would work for cats.

[susandennis]

There are reports of success with cats. But, my cat refuses to read them. But maybe I'll try it.

[meowmensteen]

Scout high fives me often when I'm trying to pet her...with her claws out.

[susandennis]

Since Zoey is an indoor cat, I keep her nails REALLY nubbed. She still loves her scratching post so there's a chance she could try...

[twicet.livejournal.com]

What kind of phone did you get? I've been looking at that new one by Google.

[susandennis]

That's what I got... a very blue Pixel Phone (not the big one) and I do love it.

[twicet.livejournal.com]

That good to know, especially as you are so pleased with it.

[badrobot68.livejournal.com]

AJ taught Riley to sit before he gets food. It's pretty simple, but impressive. When he's waiting by the dish for his food, we say "sit", and he does!

[susandennis]

Cool. Very cool.

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

*nods* Moving is hell

[rsc.livejournal.com]

Conventional wisdom says that dogs are smarter than cats because dogs can learn to do tricks and cats can't. I say that cats are smarter because they know better than to learn tricks purely for the amusement and/or convenience of humans.

[susandennis]

Zoey says...

Word

[venta.livejournal.com]

Doll 2 is like the personification of Autumn!

[colestainedpage.livejournal.com]

What new case did you snag for your phone? You know, in case I'm interested in getting it later... (possibly today).

[susandennis]

ohhhhh ok, here's what i got and it's a great case


https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0FIY5N/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[colestainedpage.livejournal.com]

Oooh good choice! My current case for my GS5 is Spigen and I love it because it's slim and it still protects my phone from the few drops I do manage to accomplish.